About Dakota OutRight

Our Mission

Dakota OutRight’s mission is to improve the lives of LGBTQIA2S+ people in Central North Dakota through connection, visibility, and advocacy.

Our Vision

Dakota OutRight’s vision is LGBTQIA2S+ people will walk freely without fear and have total inclusion, equality, and equity.

Our Values

Collaboration: The ND LGBTQIA2S+ community is underserved and underrepresented. We recognize the importance of working with other aligned organizations and developing strong relationships to meet the needs of our community.

Inclusion: The ND LGBTQIA2S+ community is a diverse and wide-spreading group. We recognize some may have been given more hurdles to overcome. We embrace and celebrate all parts of our community.

Trust: We recognize some LGBTQIA2S+ people in North Dakota may not feel safe or affirmed. We prioritize building and maintaining relationships based on honesty, transparency, integrity, consistency, and commitment.

Education: The LGBTQIA2S+ community is constantly evolving. We recognize the importance of continuously learning more to educate ourselves and others to enhance the quality of life in our community.

Our Current Strategic Priorities

• Organization Structure
• Board and Volunteer Recruitment
• Funding
• Programs & Outreach

Meet the Board

Dakota OutRight is supported by a volunteer Board of Directors. Each Director brings their own unique skills and talents to provide guidance and leadership to grow our organization to reach our goals and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people in our community.

Board members serve 2-year terms (many have chosen to serve longer than that!) and provide leadership on at least one of Dakota OutRight’s Committees.

Interested in Dakota OutRight and want to help the organization grow to meet our mission and vision? Consider joining the board!

Dakota OutRight Board Members